One Advantage of Formal Experiments as Compared to Correlational Studies

question 41

Multiple Choice

One advantage of formal experiments as compared to correlational studies is that formal experiments

• A) tend to be easier to conduct and interpret.
• B) can allow conclusions about cause and effect.
• C) do not require the use of representative sampling.
• D) can be completed without the use of statistics.

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Definitions:

Criminal Negligence

A reckless disregard for the safety or lives of others, which is so severe it is considered a criminal offense.

Criminal Recklessness

The act of knowingly engaging in conduct that poses a substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm to others.

Mens Rea

The legal principle referring to the criminal intent or state of mind of an individual committing a crime.

Actus Reus

The physical act of committing a crime, as opposed to the mental intent to commit the act (mens rea).